Medela Thopaz+ Chest Drainage System

The Medela Thopaz+ Chest Drainage System represents a breakthrough in thoracic post-operative care. Designed for use after thoracic and cardiac surgery or spontaneous pneumothorax, the Thopaz+ provides precise, controlled chest drainage with continuous digital monitoring—replacing outdated wall-suction systems with an intelligent, mobile solution.

Thopaz+ delivers regulated negative pressure near the patient’s chest, maintaining consistent vacuum levels even with patient movement. It uses digital airflow and pressure monitoring to ensure optimal drainage while reducing complications and enabling earlier, evidence-based decisions for chest tube removal.

Key Features and Benefits

• Digital Precision:
  Real-time data tracking for both air leak (ml/min) and fluid output (ml/h), offering clinicians a reliable and objective basis for decision-making.

• Regulated Suction at Source:
  Automatically maintains prescribed negative pressure directly at the patient's chest, ensuring safe and effective drainage without dependence on wall suction.

• Enhanced Patient Mobility:
  Compact and lightweight, Thopaz+ supports early patient mobilization—reducing risks of pulmonary complications and promoting faster recovery.

• Visual and Audible Alarms:
  Smart alarms notify healthcare providers of occlusions, high fluid output, low battery, or pressure deviations, ensuring patient safety at all times.

• Data Recording and Transfer:
  Integrated memory stores up to 10 days of treatment data, which can be exported for analysis or documentation—improving care continuity and supporting hospital quality initiatives.

• Quiet and User-Friendly:
  Operates with minimal noise and features an intuitive touchscreen interface, enabling easy setup and monitoring by staff.

• Cost-Effective and Proven:
  Clinical studies show that Thopaz+ can significantly reduce hospital stay lengths and chest tube duration, lowering overall care costs and improving throughput.

Clinical Applications

• Thoracic surgery (e.g., lobectomy, pneumonectomy)

• Cardiac surgery (e.g., CABG, valve repair)

• Spontaneous or traumatic pneumothorax

• Pleural effusion management

• Post-operative air leak monitoring

Why Choose Thopaz+?

The Thopaz+ system reflects a new standard in post-surgical chest drainage care—combining safety, portability, and clinical accuracy in a system backed by robust evidence and worldwide adoption across top hospitals. Its ability to standardize care while improving patient comfort makes it the go-to choice for modern thoracic and cardiac units.

Specifications

General Specifications

• Device Type: Digital, portable chest drainage and monitoring system

• Intended Use: Post-operative drainage of the pleural or mediastinal space, spontaneous/traumatic pneumothorax, and air/fluid evacuation in thoracic and cardiac patients

Suction and Pressure Regulation

• Suction Range:

  • Adjustable from -5 to -40 cmH₂O

• Vacuum Regulation:

  • Actively regulated at the patient’s chest (not dependent on wall suction)

• Suction Modes:

  • Regulated (continuous) or Off (gravity drainage)

Drainage Monitoring

• Air Leak Monitoring:

  • Digital, continuous display in ml/min

• Fluid Drainage Monitoring:

  • Volume tracked in ml/h and total volume (up to 2000 ml)

• Real-Time Feedback:

  • Graphical and numerical display of trends and events

• Monitoring Duration:

  • Up to 10 days of storage in internal memory

User Interface

• Display Type:

  • High-resolution, color touchscreen (intuitive icons and visual alarms)

• Alarm System:

  • Visual and audible alarms for:

    • High output

    • Occlusion

    • Low battery

    • Leak/pressure deviation

    • Canister full

Power and Battery

• Battery Type:

  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

• Battery Life:

  • Up to 12 hours of operation per charge

• Charging Time:

  • Approx. 2.5–3 hours to full charge

• Power Supply:

  • 100–240V AC / 50–60 Hz

Canister and Tubing

• Canister Capacity:

  • Disposable canister: 300 ml, 800 ml, or 2,000 ml

• Tubing Sets:

  • Single-use, sterile sets available for various surgical applications

• Integrated Hydrophobic Filter:

  • Protects device and environment from aerosol contamination

Data Management

• Data Storage:

  • Up to 10 days of continuous therapy data

• Data Export:

  • Via USB for analysis, quality control, or electronic medical records (EMR) integration

Physical Dimensions

• Device Dimensions (W x H x D):

  • Approx. 220 × 180 × 120 mm

• Weight (without canister):

  • Approx. 2.0–2.3 kg (4.4–5 lbs)

Certifications and Compliance

• Medical Standards:

  • CE-marked (per EU MDR)

  • FDA-cleared (U.S. market)

  • ISO 13485 certified

• Ingress Protection:

  • IP22 (protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15°)